MARINA Streamlined Documentary Requirements

The Circular applies to various project-applications filed with the Authority and to their corresponding standard processing time.
The Authority accepts only original copies of required documents or copies duly certified to be true and correct by the issuing offices/officers.
Photo/fax copies of documents that must be secured from abroad may be provisionally accepted.
Provisional acceptance of photo/fax copies is subject to post-approval submission of the original/certified true copies, notarized/authenticated as the case requires.

The Circular implements streamlined documentary requirements to support the government’s Anti-Graft and Corruption and Red Tape program.
The Circular establishes a streamlined list of documents to be required for the various project-applications filed with the Authority.
The Circular pairs documentary streamlining with rationalized standard processing time for those applications.

Compliance with Republic Act No. 7660—which rationalizes the documentary stamp tax structure and allocates funds for specific programs—is enforced in accordance with MARINA Office Order No. 07-94.
MARINA Office Order No. 07-94 incorporates the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7660 for enforcement under MARINA processes.

MIA Memorandum Circular No. 169 does not prevent the Administrator from waiving some or any documentary requirements.
The Administrator may also prescribe other documents to be submitted based on situational circumstances.

The Circular repeals MARINA rules and regulations only insofar as documentary requirements are concerned.
Processing and other fees are governed by existing guidelines and their amendments.
The Circular governs documentary requirements and processing standards for project-applications filed with the Authority under its streamlined framework.